Update and Discussion on Legal and Practical Issues
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VIDEO: Using the COVID-19 Shutdown to Enhance the University Brand
(Video) Reimbursement of College Tuition and Fees After COVID-19
Dean: Law Schools Use Merit Scholarships To Boost Rankings
Bar President: 3Ls Should Get Paid for Internships
Northwestern Law Dean: Let Students "Vote With Their Feet"
Law School Applications Crater
Law Prof: Schools May Close if 2-Year Program Adopted
Dean: There's No Oversupply of Lawyers
President Trump’s sweeping package of domestic legislation, H.R. 1 (originally titled the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the “OBBB”)), became law on July 4, 2025. In addition to dramatically reshaping the landscape for...more
In its recently adjourned session, the General Assembly passed two major bills regarding special education. Although the Governor has not yet signed these bills, we wanted to provide a brief and non-exhaustive overview of the...more
At long last, school choice has come to Texas. A new state law will allow participating families in the state to utilize publicly funded education savings accounts to pay for private school tuition and other approved...more
Iowa courts have held the authority to order divorced parents to contribute to their children's college education expenses. This unique provision, outlined in the Iowa Code as the "postsecondary education subsidy," has been a...more
Tennessee families will soon be able to use taxpayer dollars to cover the cost of private school tuition under the recently passed Education Freedom Act (EFA). Tennessee lawmakers passed a hotly debated $447 million statewide...more
As we approach the new year, Franczek is pleased to recap the new legislation applicable to K-12 schools that passed in 2023. Below you will find our compilation of this year’s legislative changes. A PDF version of the 2023...more
Massachusetts colleges and universities received some good news recently as Gov. Maura Healey signed a bill that limits their liability for certain tuition and fee refund claims arising from the COVID-19 pandemic....more
They say Thursday is the new Friday, and the State Senate took the sentiment to heart yesterday, quickly convening, dispensing with procedural business, and adjourning into a three day weekend. The House Rules Chairman...more
Legislators and lobbyists braved an early morning downpour as action began early under the Gold Dome today. Committees began meeting at 7:30 a.m., and both chambers took to the floor at 10 a.m. The House completed their Rules...more
Seven legislative days remain in the 2021 Legislative Session, but you would not believe it based on House and Senate floor action today. Neither chamber held floor votes on any legislation, with the sole bill on the House...more